Subaru Forester: Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit
Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low engine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few minutes each month during the off-season to circulate its oil.
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to
allow outside air to circulate into the
heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air condition ...
Checking air conditioning system before summer season
Check the air conditioner unit for refrigerant
leaks, hose conditions, and proper
operation each spring. Have the air conditioning
system checked by your
SUBARU dealer. ...
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Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■ Shifting the shift lever
4-speed models
5-speed models
Vehicles without smart key system:
While the engine switch is ...
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed.
Never connect a trailer brake system
directly ...
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn
or lane change.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow ...
